In Christ Alone

Over the past 6 months, you have heard me mention a couple who have loved me at my most unlovely places and supported me through some very dark times.  I have also talked about my friend who kept me with an endless supply of Christian reading materials.  My Pastor Scott and his wife Amy are those people.  I can't count how many cups of coffee we have shared, how many tears have been shared and how many prayers have been offered.  Their love of Jesus and for people have impacted our entire community.  Tonight we said good bye.  Tomorrow they begin their new journey as church planters in another state. 

I have to say that if it weren't for Scott and Amy I would still be "working" on my salvation.  I would be like a hamster spinning round and round on its wheel, exhausted from the work and getting no where.  But through all the heartache that has come my way in a short period of time, Scott always pointed me straight back to Jesus.  He has been a mentor that I didn't know I needed.  She has been a friend who included this introvert in activities... included me without me realizing her encouragement to get me involved. 

I chose this song, because I can hear Amy singing it.  I can see her leading us in worship and the moment I realized that Christ Alone was my foundation.  I can hear Scott talking about the gospel in ways that this "good girl" could grasp and put into action. 

I am so excited for Scott and Amy for their faithful service to our community over the past 7 years, 3 of which I was a part of.  Scott is more than a shepherd, he is a friend.  When I said good-bye tonight, I couldn't stop crying... but not because I was sad... because I was so incredibly thankful that God had placed this family in our lives long before we knew how much we would need them.